Renault Megane 2009 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane 2009 engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Megane 2012, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault Megane 2012. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane 2009 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2012, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane 2009 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 2012 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane 2009 and Renault Megane 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
377 litres | 991 litres | |
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Renault Megane 2012 has more luggage space. Renault Megane 2009 has 33 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane 2012. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane 2012 (by 614 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2009 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane 2012. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`906 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7200 | |
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